Auto Boutique earns an F.
Expect inflated fees, surprise add-ons, or big gaps from the listing. Bring CarEdge data and be ready to walk.
- $1,298
- Doc fee
- 92%
- Dealer add-ons
$305 above FL avg
On 11 of 12 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceJacksonville, FLUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Auto Boutique earned this grade
Between September 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
! Where to push back
3 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,298 is $305 above the FL average of $993. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
Quoted add-ons show up on most deals
92% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $539. Plan on seeing them on your quote.
TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 9.7% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,395 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
12 verified OTD quotes from Auto Boutique
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
5 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Auto Boutique
- Doc fee is $305 above FL average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- 11 of 12 quotes included $6,469 in add-ons (Protection Plan, Accessories, P&I Shield), not marked optional.
- Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
- Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Auto Boutique charge?
Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Auto Boutique charges a $1,298 documentation fee and averages $539 in dealer add-ons when present. Auto Boutique earns Transparency Grade F (55/100).
What is the doc fee at Auto Boutique?
Auto Boutique charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $993. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Auto Boutique add dealer add-ons?
Auto Boutique adds an average of $539 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 11 of 12 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Auto Boutique a good dealership?
Auto Boutique has a transparency score of 55/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Auto Boutique?
CarEdge reviews Auto Boutique on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (55/100), with a typical doc fee of $1,298 versus an FL average of $993. Dealer add-ons appeared on 11 of 12 recent quotes.
Is Auto Boutique a transparent car dealer in Jacksonville?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Auto Boutique holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (55/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other car dealers nearby.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Auto Boutique in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes across 3 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to F.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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